Waldron football, spearheaded by Corey Barton, has been pushing for 8-man football in the state of Indiana.

The Class A school system in southeastern Shelby County could be a vital test program in the fall to see if an alternative style of football is amenable for smaller schools not offering football as a fall sport.

Waldron will be included in a pilot season of 8-man football offered by the Indiana Football Coaches Association with the support of the Indiana High School Athletic Association.

The next step is how will teams be funded. Equipment, uniforms, field rental or preparation and officials will not be covered by the school system during this pilot season.

Barton (photo) estimates the season will cost approximately $19,000. Fundraising efforts are already underway.

On May 15, Waldron Football will host a fundraiser golf scramble at Blue Bear Golf Club in Shelbyville, Indiana.

Registration is $300 per team of four. The event is capped at 18 teams.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. on May 15 with the event starting at 10 a.m. Lunch and prizes are included in the registration fee.

All proceeds for the event go toward Waldron Football.

For more information or to register for the golf scramble, call 317-512-7795.